Inter-institutional agreement between programme countries

Inter-institutional agreement between programme countries


Agreement duration: 2017 - 2022

The institutions named below agree to cooperate for the exchange of students and/or staff in the context of the Erasmus+ programme. They commit to respect the quality requirements of the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education in all aspects related to the organisation and management of the mobility, in particular the recognition of the credits awarded to students by the partner institution.

A. Information about higher education institutions

Name of the institution
(and department, where relevant)
Erasmus code Institutional Coordinator Contact details
(email, phone)
Departmental Coordinator Contact details
(email, phone)
Website
(eg. of the course catalogue)
Aristotle University of ThessalonikiG THESSAL01Institutional Coordinator/Head of the Office
Full name: Georgiadou Ioanna
Address: Department of European Educational Programmes, University Campus, Administration Building, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece
Tel: +30 2310 995293
Fax: +30 2310 995292
Email: erasmus-agreements@auth.gr
Departmental Coordinator:
Full name: Professor Ioannidou Alexandra
Department: School of Physics
Address: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Physics Department
Tel: +302310998599
Fax: +302310998209
Email: anta@auth.gr
General University Webpage: http://www.auth.gr
For Erasmus+ students: https://eurep.auth.gr/en
Course catalogue: http://qa.auth.gr/en/studyguide/
Universität BremenD BREMEN01Institutional Coordinator/Head of International Office:
Full name: Hasenmüller Barbara
Address: Bibliothekstr. 1, D-28359 Bremen, Germany
Tel: +49-421-218-60362
Fax: +49-421-218-60370
Email:euprog@uni-bremen.de
Departmental Coordinator:
Full name: Professor Ladstätter-Weißenmayer Annette
Address:
Tel: + 49 421 218-62105
Email: lad@iup.physik.uni-bremen.de
General University Webpage: http://www.uni-bremen.de
For Erasmus students: http://www.uni-bremen.de/en/international/ways-to-the-university-of-bremen/visiting-students-exchange.html
Course catalogue: http://www.uni-bremen.de/en/studies/lecture-courses/course-catalogue.html


B. Mobility numbers per academic year

FROM
[Erasmus code of the sending institution]
TO
[Erasmus code of the receiving institution]
Subject area code
[ISCED]
Subject area name
Study cycle
[short cycle, 1st , 2nd or 3rd]
Student Mobility for Studies
[number of students x number of months per student]
Student Mobility for Traineeships Blended mobility option
G THESSAL01D BREMEN0105330533 - Physics1st 2nd 2 students x 6 monthsNo
D BREMEN01G THESSAL0105330533 - Physics1st 2nd 2 students x 6 monthsNo


FROM
[Erasmus code of the sending institution]
TO
[Erasmus code of the receiving institution]
Subject area code
[ISCED]
Subject area name
Study cycle
[short cycle, 1st , 2nd or 3rd]
Staff Mobility for Teaching
[number of staff members x number of days per staff member]
Staff Mobility for Training
G THESSAL01D BREMEN0105330533 - Physics1st 2nd 3rd 2 staff member x 14 days2 staff member x 14 days
D BREMEN01G THESSAL0105330533 - Physics1st 2nd 3rd 2 staff member x 14 days2 staff member x 14 days

Additional information:


C. Recommended language skills

The sending institution, following agreement with the receiving institution, is responsible for providing support to its nominated candidates so that they can have the recommended language skills at the start of the study or teaching period:

Receiving institution
[Erasmus code]
Optional: Subject areaLanguage of instruction 1 Language of instruction 2 Student Mobility for Studies
[Minimum recommended level: B1]
Staff Mobility for Teaching
[Minimum recommended level: B2]
Comments about this language
G THESSAL01GreekEnglishB2 - Vantage
G THESSAL01GreekEnglishB2 - Vantage
D BREMEN01GermanGermanB2 - Vantage
D BREMEN01GermanEnglishB2 - Vantage
D BREMEN01GermanGermanB2 - Vantage
D BREMEN01GermanEnglishB2 - Vantage

For more details on the language of instruction recommendations, see the course catalogue of each institution


D. Additional requirements

1. Aristotle University of Thessaloniki:

Courses at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki are normally taught in Greek. However, there are courses in other languages too, especially at the Foreign Language Faculties, Faculty of Law (courses in English, French and German language), School of Journalism & Mass Communications, School of Economics and School of Political Sciences. In all other cases, there are special arrangements for Erasmus+ students, such as assignment of essays in English with the use of English bibliography in small groups of students.

Information concerning courses and other academic matters can be obtained at the website of the University: http://www.auth.gr/en/faculties

Greek Language courses for Erasmus+ students

There are regular and online Greek language courses, which start at the beginning of each semester. These courses are organized specifically for Erasmus+ students with the support of the EU and are offered free of charge under certain conditions in regard to absences. You can find more information at the School of Modern Greek Language of AUTH: http://smg.web.auth.gr/wordpress/?lang=en


Students with disabilities

Social and Health Policy Committee of AUTH was established in 1997 with the aim to facilitate students with disabilities. Services have been developed and updated according to European and International standards. There are several fields that Social and Health Policy Committee is getting involved, always aiming to make student life easier so that all students can focus on their academic demands.

Services available

Students with visual impairment

- Converting books or notes in any file the student is using to study (text to speech, print them in Braille etc)

Students with hearing disabilities

- Interpretation in Greek Sign language everywhere in the campus of our University during working hours.

- Unfortunately we do not provide interpretations in other foreign sign languages.

Students with mobility disabilities

- We provide transportation to students with mobility disabilities from their residences to the campus and vice versa in an everyday basis.

Services to all students

- blood donation days

- connect students with other institutions so that they will be given the professional care they need depending on their issue.

Social and Health Policy Committee is always personalizing its services adjusting them to the needs and wills of every single student.

Contact details: Tel. (+30) 2310 995360, (+30) 2310 995386, (+30) 2310 991376
E-mail: socialcom@ad.auth.gr

2. Universität Bremen

The University of Bremen welcomes students and staff with disabilities. Please contact the Departmental Erasmus Coordinator or International Office (incoming@uni-bremen.de).



E. Calendar

1. Applications/information on nominated students must reach the receiving institution by:
Receiving institution
[Erasmus code]
Autumn term
[month]
Spring term
[month]
G THESSAL01Nominations: 15th June
Applications: 30th June
Nominations: 15th November
Applications: 30th November
D BREMEN01

31st May

Students will have to apply online in our databank of Mobility Online until latest June 30th (winter term) or December 31st (summer term). The link to the databank will be sent to the nominees by email after receipt of the nomination by the home institution.

30th November

Students will have to apply online in our databank of Mobility Online until latest June 30th (winter term) or December 31st (summer term). The link to the databank will be sent to the nominees by email after receipt of the nomination by the home institution.



Aristotle University of Thessaloniki:
2. Following the receipt of the paper application (printed online application), AUTH will send its decision within 4-6 weeks.
3. A Transcript of Records will be issued by the receiving institution no later than 5 weeks after the assessment period has finished at the receiving HEI.

Universität Bremen
2.

We will send our decision by email normally not later than three weeks after we have received the complete and signed print of the application form generated out of the online application databank.

3.

A transcript of records will be issued normally 5 weeks after the student has handed in his/her last exam/paper.


4. Termination of the agreement

In the event of unilateral termination, a notice of at least one academic year should be given. This means that a unilateral decision to discontinue the exchanges notified to the other party by 1 September 20XX will only take effect as of 1 September 20XX+1. The termination clauses must include the following disclaimer: "Neither the European Commission nor the National Agencies can be held responsible in case of a conflict."



F. Information

1. Grading systems of the institutions

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki:

A scale of 1 to 10 applies to the marks of each subject in the Hellenic Higher Education

8,5-10

Άριστα (Arista) - Excellent

6,5-8,49

Λίαν Καλώς (Lian Kalos) – Very Good

5,00-6,49

Καλώς ( Kalos) - Good

0-4,99

Ανεπιτυχώς ( Anepitychos) - Fail

Universität Bremen
 
1; 1,3 Sehr Gut Very good
1,7; 2; 2,3 Gut Good
2,7; 3; 3,3 Befriedigend Satisfactory
3,7; 4 Ausreichend Sufficient
5 Nicht ausreichend Not sufficient/Fail
An ECTS grading scale is not available.

2. Visa
The sending and receiving institutions will provide assistance, when required, in securing visas for incoming and outbound mobile participants, according to the requirements of the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education. Information and assistance can be provided by the following contact points and information sources:
Institution
[Erasmus code]
Contact details
(email, phone)
Website for information
G THESSAL01Ms. Mantasasvili Kristina tel: +30 2310995166
email: erasmus-incoming@auth.gr
Ms. Tolia Konstantina tel: +30 2310991391
email: erasmus-incoming@auth.gr
https://eurep.auth.gr/en/students/info/visa_residence

D BREMEN01Hasenmüller Barbara tel: *49-421-218-60362
email: incoming@uni-bremen.de
Our Institution will provide assistance, when required, in securing visas for incoming and outgoing sudents/staff, accoding to the requirements of the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education.
Visa invitations will be automatically issued for those persons who need an entry visa for study purposes together with the acceptance letter.

http://www.uni-bremen.de/en/international/ways-to-the-university-of-bremen/visiting-students-exchange.html





3. Insurance

The sending and receiving institutions will provide assistance in obtaining insurance for incoming and outbound mobile participants, according to the requirements of the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education.

The receiving institution will inform mobile participants of cases in which insurance cover is not automatically provided. Information and assistance can be provided by the following contact points and information sources:

Institution
[Erasmus code]
Contact details
(email, phone)
Website for information
G THESSAL01Ms. Mantasasvili Kristina tel: +30 2310995166
email: erasmus-incoming@auth.gr
Ms. Tolia Konstantina tel: +30 2310991391
email: erasmus-incoming@auth.gr
https://eurep.auth.gr/en/students/info/medical_care

D BREMEN01Hasenmüller Barbara tel: +49-421-218-60362
email: incoming@uni-bremen.de
Our institutions will proved assistance in obtaining insurance for incoming and outgoing students/staff, according to the requirements of the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education.
Incoming students need proof of a valid health insurance equivalent to the German statutory health insurance (EIHC Card). Travel insurances and private health insurances are usually not sufficient. More information can be obtained in the newcomer portal.

http://www.uni-bremen.de/fileadmin/user_upload/international/EU-Programme/Erasmus_Plus_Info/Erasmus_plusFactsheetBremen16_17.pdf





4. Housing

The receiving institution will guide incoming mobile participants in finding accommodation, according to the requirements of the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education.

Information and assistance can be provided by the following persons and information sources:

Institution
[Erasmus code]
Contact details
(email, phone)
Website for information
G THESSAL01Ms. Mantasasvili Kristina tel: +30 2310995166
email: erasmus-incoming@auth.gr
Ms. Tolia Konstantina tel: +30 2310991391
email: erasmus-incoming@auth.gr
https://eurep.auth.gr/en/accommodation-list

D BREMEN01Hasenmüller Barbara tel: +49-421-218-60362
email: incoming@uni-bremen.de
Our institution will guide incoming sudent/staff in finding accommodation, according to the requirements of the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education.
Students have to notify our accommodation team if they wish to get assistance in finding accommodation by ticking the appropriate box in the online application form.

Detailed information is also provided through the newcomer portal to which they get access after the end of the online application process. http://www.uni-bremen.de/en/international/your-stay-in-bremen/housing.html






G. SIGNATURES OF THE INSTITUTIONS (legal representatives)

Institution
[Erasmus code]
Name, functionDate Signature
G THESSAL01Professor, Dr Ariadni Stogiannidou
Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs
D BREMEN01Mrs. Barbara Hasenmüller
Institutional Erasmus Coordinator